Man arrested in Portimão for attempted murder
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Portimão by PJ criminal police following a violent altercation that left another man fighting for his life. The incident took place on Monday,
Algarve autumn fairs kick off in Faro
As the summer crowds fade and cooler days return, towns across the Algarve are preparing for one of the region’s most cherished seasonal traditions – their autumn fairs. These events
Free cancer screenings in Castro Marim
The municipality of Castro Marim will once again host free dermatological screenings for the prevention and early detection of skin cancer and other skin diseases across its four parishes. The
Fun Day Halloween returns to Portimão
The last weekend of October once again means the return of Fun Day Halloween, the annual family event that transforms the Portimão Arena into a massive Halloween-themed indoor amusement park.
Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa this weekend
The Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair this year (October 18/19) will have more exhibitors than before with over 70 stands. There will be 24 plant growers ranging from small, homegrown speciality
Algarve local elections 2025: meet your new mayor
Portugal’s local elections (Eleições Autárquicas) brought a lot of surprises for the Algarve on Sunday, October 12 – and a huge boost to PS Socialists who ‘won’ the capital, Faro,
PSD demands recount following 79-vote defeat in Loulé
The PSD-CDS-IL coalition in Loulé is calling for a recount of votes in the parish of Quarteira after losing the Loulé municipal election to the Socialist Party (PS) by just
Has Albufeira’s Code of Conduct worked?
When Albufeira’s much-debated ‘Código de Conduta’ (Code of Conduct) came into effect at the end of June, it aimed to ‘clean up’ the Algarve’s most notorious nightlife destination. From bans
Spotlight on Douro wines at Tivoli Carvoeiro
The One Restaurant, recognised with the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator magazine, continues to invest in exclusive experiences that celebrate the finest cuisine paired with renowned national wines. On
Monchique: Paulo Alves (PS) reigns supreme
The Algarve’s biggest landslide win in last night’s local elections happened in Monchique, where current Socialist mayor (PS) Paulo Alves was re-elected with a significant majority of votes – 65.07%